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Drawing on over 40 years of practical experience, best-selling author and photographer Michael Freeman examines the most fundamental building-blocks of photography - light and shadow - bringing this key element of the picture-making process into the 21st century.In this book, Freeman takes a new and different view of photography's prime commodity, arguing that for the photographer, the rich and evocative world of shadows is the full equal of the actual light that casts them and bathes scenes. He defines the varied qualities of both light and shadows (of which there are at least ten distinct types), and shows how they have particular meaning and purpose. He also argues for integrating exposure and processing with an appreciation of light and shadow quality so as to have full and subtle control. Armed with this understanding and these techniques, the creative photographer can work with light and shadow to add depth and quality to imagery.- All new content from the master of photography guides- Concise and easy-to-follow format clearly explains the fundamentals of light and shadow - For the first time ever, both light and shadow are given equal weight in the discussion of photographic image-making- Real-life examples, clearly illustrated, cut through the jargon and show the theory of light and shadow in practice

A cross between The Flavour Thesaurus and our Art & Science of Foodpairing - for cocktails.

An extraordinary debut collection of poetry which tackles the criminal justice system.

This little book is packed with empowering words from women of colour whose self-belief has seen them achieve awesome things. From Wilma Rudolph and Lupita Nyong'o to Ida B. Wells and Malala Yousafzai, these inspiring icons will help you love yourself a little more and own your story.

A rare, controversial, and totally no holds barred memoir from one of Hollywood's greats.

Chakras are your body's spiritual centres of healing energy. This beginner's guide explains the seven major chakras and how to channel their energy for optimum health. Exploring each chakra's mental and physical aspects, the book shows how diet, yoga and meditation, along with crystals and essential oils, can bring balance to your daily life.

A beautifully packaged look at the world's most sought-after whiskies, with detailed photography of each bottle.

Part memoir, part fashion history, part social commentary, Alexandra Shulman's brilliant new book explores the meaning of clothes and how we wear them.

Cats are natural-born yogis - they know this - and when you're practising your poses, be it cobra, cow or crow, you'd better be ready for your kitty to upstage you. With charming illustrations and easy-to-follow yoga poses, this delightful guide will help you perfect the "cat stretch" and maybe even impress your flexible feline friend.

In a world more connected than ever, it can be hard to understand why you feel alone. This pocket-sized guide will help you recognize and understand the way you feel, and offers practical advice for looking after your well-being. From improving self-care to cultivating relationships, this book is here to help you break up with loneliness for good.

Deliciously simple modern Scandinavian recipes.

Over 200 cryptic crosswords from the Daily Mail

A masterclass in preparing, baking and decorating pastry, from delicate tarts to comforting pies. From the author of "The Soulful Baker".

An illustrated A-Z compendium of everything you need to know about whisky, from all over the world.

The ultimate wardrobe essential, lingerie, is celebrated in the latest book from the internationally prestigious fashion brand, Vogue.

A glorious celebration of the shoe as an object of obsession, status and desire with peerless images from the British Vogue archive.

From the internationally prestigious fashion brand, Vogue, comes this gorgeous celebration of the must-have fashion accessory: the handbag.

Discover the most covetable Little Black Dresses in fashion history, with this beautiful book from internationally prestigious fashion brand, Vogue.

A comprehensive guide to the Finnish attitude of courage and determination in the face of adversity.

An A-Z of gin, explaining everything you need to know about this sylish spirit.

The essential step-by-step guide to dynamic yoga.

The 2nd book from the bestselling author of Persiana, Feasts, Bazaar, Simply and Persiana Everyday